Norinco (China North Industries Corporation) · Rifle · Discontinued · 1990
| Weight (empty) | 3742 g (132.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 892 mm (35.12") |
| Barrel Length | 415 mm (16.34") |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Long Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Muzzle Velocity | 715 m/s (2346 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2010 J (1482 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 400 m (437 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 7.62x39mm
The Norinco MAK-90 is a semi-automatic, sporterized AKM-pattern rifle produced for civilian export, primarily to the US market. Introduced in 1990 to comply with the Bush-era 1989 import ban requiring 'sporting purposes' configuration, it shipped with a thumbhole stock, no pistol grip, no bayonet lug, and no folding stock. The 1994 Federal Assault Weapons Ban and a 1994 executive order on Chinese imports effectively ended its US importation.
Country of Origin: China
Designer: Mikhail Kalashnikov (original AKM design); Norinco engineers (compliance modifications)